Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Each day will be different, however, the main duties will remain the same and you will receive training and support to enable you to assist in carrying out the following:

Support for pupils:

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes including the delivery of interventions Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Support for the teacher:

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals Assist with the planning of learning activities Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems, etc. Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers Undertake marking of pupils’ work Provide clerical/admin support e.g., photocopying, typing, filing

Support for the curriculum:

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses Undertake programmes linked to local and national curriculums Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

Support for the school:

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person/use of CPOMS Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher Any other related duties as may arise

Training:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard:

Level 1/2 functional skills in maths and English (if required)

As an apprentice teaching assistant, your role will be to provide support to teachers, pupils and support for the curriculum and school. You will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

The apprenticeship will be delivered through a day release programme at our training centre in Sheffield to support the learning in the workplace.

Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate may have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role should a vacancy arise.

Employer Description:
Reignhead Primary School is situated in the village of Beighton on the outskirts of Sheffield (close to Crystal Peaks). It takes children aged 3-11 from the local catchment area and further afield and offers both part-time and full-time nursery places. At Reignhead we take pride in the fact that we know each child extremely well; it’s important to us that every child feels valued and, quite simply, loves coming to school! We have a recent Good Ofsted rating (January 2020) and we are passionate about Reignhead children achieving the highest possible standards in their work, in their attitudes to life and as good citizens. Our B.E.S.T. Core Values are at the heart of everything that we do. We are also recognised by the Teacher Development Trust for the high quality training and continuing professional development offered to our staff and I am immensely proud of the knowledge, skill, warmth and professionalism that the staff here consistently demonstrate.

Working Hours :
8:30am to3:40pm -3 days a week. 8:30am to 4:50pm -2 days a week. Days to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience